Transition Patrol

Dawesy92

Right so might be going in a different direction now, and possibly treating myself to a new frame, really like the look on the transition patrol, ally one is sweet, plus bin not paying a grand extra to save 600grams on carbon..

What I want to ask is it says they should be run 160mm up front, would to screw the geo up much if I ran 150mm up front as that's the forks I have now? Until I can get around to getting some 160..??

rockmonkeysc

Might be worth considering the Scout. For 95% of UK riding it's more than enough bike and most of the time, probably better than the Patrol which only really makes sense when things get really nasty.
I run a 150mm fork on my Scout and it's done everything from all day xc epics to alpine black trails, 4X races and some decent size jumps.

poah

what fork have you got at the moment.

Dawesy92

POAH wrote:

what fork have you got at the moment.

Fox 34 CTD Kashima 2015 model, only had them about a month or so..

Dawesy92

RockmonkeySC wrote:

Might be worth considering the Scout. For 95% of UK riding it's more than enough bike and most of the time, probably better than the Patrol which only really makes sense when things get really nasty.
I run a 150mm fork on my Scout and it's done everything from all day xc epics to alpine black trails, 4X races and some decent size jumps.

I would but I've currently for a trek remedy at 140mm travel and it just feels wayvout of its depth when I head into the peak district, hence wanting something with abut more travel to take the beatings!

poah

I don't think they can be increased in travel from 150mm so you'd be best to call TFtuned or mojo - you'd be best to sell them and buy a pike etc if you want 160mm

rockmonkeysc

There's a big difference in geometry between the Remedy and Scout. It's a much more stable bike and designed for much harder riding.
Here's a couple videos of a local lad on his Scout. I borrowed his bike for a day last year and was amazed how good it is. You won't find the limits of this bike unless you're a very good rider. Those Fox 34's and their flex will hold things back a lot though.
Air Voltage, Morzine :
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_ ... 5037477616

Local stuff :
http://m.pinkbike.com/video/396249/

eric_draven

I have a patrol and believe me it's a lot of bike,overkill in trail centres,comes into it's own in steep tech stuff,or pretty narly,bought a Patrol so i could hit a DH track,and also doing a 3 week trip to the alps this year,I have rode a Scout and as Rockmonkey says they are a very capable bike,defo try to get a demo on a Scout first

fudgey

+1 for the Scout unless you do propper balls out riding.
Mine has the pikes with 140mm travel, im 12st and have never had any issues with front or rear travel.

Mine is a 2015 frame and the only issues i have is that i sometimes hit the pedals on the ground, the 2016 frame has the BB 5mm higher.
Oh, second issue is that the nobby nic tyres are crap in wet mud, i seem to slip and slide a lot but in the dry they are fine. The tyres came with the build kit, so it wont take a lot to change them. Im just too tight to buy new ones

Overall, the bike is far better than i will ever be able to push it

Dawesy92

Fudgey wrote:

+1 for the Scout unless you do propper balls out riding.
Mine has the pikes with 140mm travel, im 12st and have never had any issues with front or rear travel.

Mine is a 2015 frame and the only issues i have is that i sometimes hit the pedals on the ground, the 2016 frame has the BB 5mm higher.
Oh, second issue is that the nobby nic tyres are crap in wet mud, i seem to slip and slide a lot but in the dry they are fine. The tyres came with the build kit, so it wont take a lot to change them. Im just too tight to buy new ones

Overall, the bike is far better than i will ever be able to push it

Would only be buying a frame buddy so tyre choice isn't an issue, also I weigh a lot more than you lol. About 16st in riding kit!

eric_draven

I'm over 15st in my riding kit with a camelbak,wouldn't stop me from buying a scout

fudgey

Go on youtube and look for Chris Smith, the Transition sponsored rider, you will see just what the Scout is capable of!

(ie lots)

Edit: cant find any on youtube, but link to the transition fb page and search for scout.

https://www.facebook.com/transitionbike ... ts&fref=ts

rockmonkeysc

I'm 15 stone in riding kit and I don't hold back on mine. It's a proper tough frame.
I borrowed Chris Smiths bike for a day last year (he rides with our club occasionally) as a test ride and ordered one as soon as I got home. His videos are mostly on Pinkbike, you won't find any on YouTube.

fudgey

RockmonkeySC wrote:

I'm 15 stone in riding kit and I don't hold back on mine. It's a proper tough frame.
I borrowed Chris Smiths bike for a day last year (he rides with our club occasionally) as a test ride and ordered one as soon as I got home. His videos are mostly on Pinkbike, you won't find any on YouTube.

I assumed they were on youtube, but couldnt find any!

Fair play bud, he certainly knows how to handle a bike hahaha